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snipping Meaning & Definition

/ˈsnɪpɪŋ/

What Does Snipping Mean?

Snipping is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of snip. As a noun, it means The act by which something is snipped or cut. Removal of the irrelevant parts of quotations in the reply message. As a noun, it means The act by which something is snipped or cut.

Word Facts for Snipping

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈsnɪpɪŋ/
Synonymssnippet and snip
Pluralsnippings

Snipping Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of snip

Snipping as a Noun

  1. The act by which something is snipped or cut. Removal of the irrelevant parts of quotations in the reply message.
  2. Removal of the irrelevant parts of quotations in the reply message.
  3. A piece cut off; a clipping.

Verb

  1. To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.

    I don't want you to take much hair off; just snip my mullet off.

  2. To reduce the price of a product, to create a snip.
  3. To break off; to snatch away.
  4. To circumcise.
  5. To remove the irrelevant parts of quotations in the reply message.

Noun

  1. The act by which something is snipped or cut.

Synonyms of Snipping

Snipping synonyms and antonyms →

Snipping in a Sentence

I don't want you to take much hair off; just snip my mullet off.

Word Forms & Grammar

snipping

snipping (plural snippings)

Words That Rhyme With Snipping

Frequently Asked Questions About Snipping

Is snipping a verb or a noun?

Snipping is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for snipping?

Words with a similar meaning to snipping include snippet and snip. See the full list of snipping synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of snipping?

The plural of snipping is snippings.

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